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Energy Transfer accused of boxing out Louisiana pipeline rivals

A natural gas pipeline developer is accusing Energy Transfer LP of “anticompetitive” behavior after...

There’s a growing demand for local lobbyists as Louisianans gain leverage on Capitol Hill

Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional...

‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but critics question the need

Even before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale.

Louisiana judges refuse to participate in study aimed at shifting court resources

A majority of state district court and appellate judges in Louisiana have refused to participate in a study aimed at shrinking some court systems and possibly expanding others to align with population shifts over the past four decades.

State lawmakers select dates for special sessions on crime, redistricting

Louisiana legislative leaders have tentatively settled on dates for two special sessions to be held in January and February before their regular lawmaking session begins in March.

The EPA is increasingly enforcing policies, monitoring business

The Environmental Protection Agency conducted more on-site inspections of industrial sites this year than...

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Companies are changing their diversity policies under threat of lawsuits

At least six major U.S. companies―including JPMorgan Chase―have modified policies meant to boost racial...

Federal appeals court refuses to reconsider ruling on Louisiana’s congressional map

A federal appeals court refused Friday to reconsider its ruling, meaning the Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court found that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.

Here’s how one law firm is using AI in Baton Rouge

Local law firm Kean Miller recently adopted a policy for its attorneys regarding the use of artificial intelligence technologies for work.

Beaux Jones named Water Institute president and CEO

The Water Institute has a new president and CEO: Breaux Jones.